The Nigerian lecturer in business moved to Reading with her husband in November last year after their children, who include former Hollyoaks actor John Omole who played Vincent Elegba, left home.

She said they created the restaurant after seeing a demand for African cuisine among the Reading community.

The menu features dishes from East and West Africa along with traditional drinks and cocktails.

Examples of food on offer include West African-style white rice and peas with meat or fish, whole grilled croaker or tilapia fish on a bed of plantain and oven-baked pastries including chicken, beef and vegetarian rolls.

There will also be a take-away service with deliveries available within a three mile radius.

Faith Kitchen will also offer catering services for occasions such as weddings, seminars, conferences and corporate dinners.

Dr Omole, who had often been to Reading to minister in the past, said she has already been visited by many friends while preparing the restaurant for the opening and the venue already has 142 likes on Facebook.

She said: “We are really looking forward to opening and getting everything going and finding out what customers like and what they want.”

The grand opening is between 4pm and 6pm today and the opening times will then be noon to 11pm Monday to Saturday and 2pm to 11pm Sunday.